High-Performance Breeding Chicken Breed
"Dual-Purpose Chicken for Small-Scale Producers" technology is the development and distribution of chicken breeds capable of both high egg production and meat yield. These dual-purpose chickens are specifically engineered to possess a combination of desirable traits such as low cost, disease resistance, heat tolerance, and efficient feed utilization. In essence, "Dual-Purpose Chicken for Small-Scale Producers" is a comprehensive technology focusing on the development, distribution, and utilization of specialized chicken breeds that serve both meat and egg production purposes, catering to the needs and capabilities of small-scale poultry farming in various African regions.
This technology is TAAT1 validated.
Purchase and rear 1000 birds for five weeks
Per batch in Nigeria
Weight of chickens in 3 months
Production by chickens per year
Open source / open access
Using Dual-Purpose Chicken for Small-Scale Producers increases poultry productivity, enhances food security, and fosters sustainable livelihoods in rural communities. By offering disease-resistant and cost-effective chickens, the technology aims to advance sustainable development.
As crucial partners, sellers of the product play an indispensable role.
In terms of cost considerations, a 100 to 150 m2 room is suitable for rearing 1000 to 2,000 chicks for 4-5 weeks, accommodating spaces for a brooder unit, growers house, and equipment/utility store. The estimated cost is approximately US $930 to purchase and rear 1000 birds for five weeks.
Regarding profitability, a standard brooding unit in Nigeria yields a profit margin of 30% per batch, depending on feed reliance and costs. Under smallholder conditions, these chickens can reach a weight of 1.5 kg to 2.0 kg in 3 months and produce about 120 to 180 eggs annually. This contrasts with indigenous chickens, which weigh 1.2 kg to 1.7 kg after six months and lay only 75 eggs per year.
To optimize outcomes, establish partnerships with agricultural development institutes and viable commercial production entities to provide support and assist in distribution. Additionally, enhance optimization by integrating with complementary technologies such as Artificial Hatching in Semi-Automatic Incubators.
Adults 18 and over: Positive high
The poor: Positive low
Under 18: Positive low
Women: Positive high
Climate adaptability: Highly adaptable
Farmer climate change readiness: Significant improvement
Biodiversity: No impact on biodiversity
Carbon footprint: Same amount of carbon released
Environmental health: Does not improve environmental health
Water use: Same amount of water used
Country | Tested | Adopted |
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Benin | Tested | Adopted |
Botswana | Tested | Adopted |
Burundi | Tested | Adopted |
Central African Republic | Tested | Adopted |
Côte d’Ivoire | Tested | Adopted |
Democratic Republic of the Congo | Tested | Adopted |
Ethiopia | Tested | Adopted |
Gabon | Tested | Adopted |
Ghana | Tested | Adopted |
Guinea | Tested | Adopted |
Kenya | Tested | Adopted |
Madagascar | Tested | Adopted |
Malawi | Tested | Adopted |
Niger | Tested | Adopted |
Nigeria | Tested | Adopted |
Rwanda | Tested | Adopted |
Senegal | Tested | Adopted |
Sierra Leone | Tested | Adopted |
Somalia | Tested | Adopted |
South Sudan | Tested | Adopted |
Tanzania | Tested | Adopted |
Uganda | Tested | Adopted |
This technology can be used in the colored agro-ecological zones. Any zones shown in white are not suitable for this technology.
AEZ | Subtropic - warm | Subtropic - cool | Tropic - warm | Tropic - cool |
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Humid |
Source: HarvestChoice/IFPRI 2009
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are applicable to this technology.
Last updated on 22 May 2024